Position breakdown: Seahawks, Broncos meet in Super Bowl XLVIII

January 29, 2014

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The Seahawks' line struggled with injuries and inconsistency throughout the season, meaning that Wilson is under duress more than just about any other quarterback in the league. The team is still experimenting with its left guard position, platooning James Carpenter and Paul McQuistan in the NFC championship game after rookie Michael Bowie started in the divisional round against New Orleans.

After All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady went down with a season-ending injury in September, many predicted a disaster on Manning’s blindside, but fourth-year pro Chris Clark has played extremely well in relief. Guard Louis Vasquez turned in an All-Pro season of his own in his first season in the Mile High City.

Advantage: Broncos

Charlie Riedel/ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Offensive line

The Seahawks' line struggled with injuries and inconsistency throughout the season, meaning that Wilson is under duress more than just about any other quarterback in the league. The team is still experimenting with its left guard position, platooning James Carpenter and Paul McQuistan in the NFC championship game after rookie Michael Bowie started in the divisional round against New Orleans.

After All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady went down with a season-ending injury in September, many predicted a disaster on Manning’s blindside, but fourth-year pro Chris Clark has played extremely well in relief. Guard Louis Vasquez turned in an All-Pro season of his own in his first season in the Mile High City.